Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21202, Zenas Goodrich, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Goodrich, Jonas Mary
No 21202.
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20076  New York  Senas Goodrich  6 Hrs. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain Lord — of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dealon in the Healt due for 8 Mos.
25 9 25 44 44 23   190
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Aug. 1853 — and due to H. Satbro Unadilla
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 77 $ 53.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 33 13.33   $ 66.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book 6 , Vol. 3 Page 57

4304
New York, Albany
Rep d .
Mary Goodrich
Mad
widow of Zenas Goodrich
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
20 Dollars 55
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
9 th day of Jan. 1844
and sent to Wheeler H. Clarke
Hudson, N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book  A.
Vol. 1. Page 117

State of New York Columbia County S.S. I Jonas Goodrich of New Lebanon in said County being sworn say, I was born the 22 nd day of September, fifty one years ago last September, viz 22 nd September Nineteen hundred & Ninety one, and according to my recollection a record of my age was on the old record heretofore sent to the Pension Office in New — Mother's application for a pension My Father & Mother Jonas & Mary Good Rich had eleven children, three older than myself — namely, Allen, Polly & Lydia Goodrich, & there were seven younger than myself, viz one still born, then Jason Goodrich & others — I have no record of my age unless the old record above mentioned contains it.
I have the same name of my said Father — My mother says she was married by a Justice of the peace in Berkshire County Massachusetts, but does not seem to recollect distinctly the name of the Justice who married them —
I was to be substituted before me this 10 May 1845 by said Jonas Goodrich who is a credible person & Witness
Jonas Goodrich
Charles H. Clarke Commission of audts.

Yours Goodrich after. For the care of Mary Goodrich Oct July 7 1838 1838
Walter H. Clark Hudson New York Agent

J. Wheeler H. Clarke, a commissioner of deeds in and for the County of Columbia & State of New York do certify that the word "fore" in the foregoing affidavit, was erased & the word "then", was inserted before signing - Dated Hudson May 10 th 1843,
Wheeler H. Clarke,
(over)
State of New York
Columbia County
ss I Jehoiakim A. Van Valkenburg Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Wheeler H. Clarke before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was on the day of the date thereof a Commissioner of deeds in & for said County that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Commissioner & believe his signature thereto and to the above certificate to be in his hand writing. Witness my hand the seal of said County this 18 th of May A.D. 1843.
J. A. Van Valkenburg Clerk

General Goodrich 10/10/82
In the matter of General Goodrich's pension -
15882
Amount Emm. pri
$26.66
in Roll Bailey - Ohio vol 22213 - 13 days -

State of New York Otsego County ss
On this fifteenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego Lucas Goodrich a resident of the town of Otsego in the County of Otsego and State of New York aged sixty seventy years who being first duly sworn, according to law doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1780 in the month of June under Capt Lord with one John Brown and Daniel Warner and Eldon Warner and served in the Regiment under Col Bedlow and Major Mansfield of the Continental line or troops, under the following named officers.
During the service under Col Bedlow and Major Mansfield my Captain's name was Lord, and Lieutenant Anderson, and Sergeant John Mills and that I left the service in the latter part of December 1780. I lived in the town of Dalton, County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts in the year 1780. From the town of Dalton I went to the town of Sheffield, where I was mustered and examined as to my height looks &c from Sheffield I went to West Point and there my name was put on the roll of Capt Lord's company. At West Point I remained about three weeks, when the whole Regiment under Col Bedlow marched from West Point to a place called King's Ferry near Dupper Bay from thence to a place called Two Rivers in New Jersey. At King's Ferry Gen Washington joined us and we were under his until I was discharged, the whole force at this time amounted to about sixteen thousand men. I enlisted for six months and was discharged by waiting after having served my six months time at

West Point in December 1780 by Capt Drew Com- mandant as specified on my discharge - this discharge I sent to the General Assembly of Massachusetts Legislature sitting in Boston - the State of Massachusetts to obtain pay for my services but have not received any, nor seen my discharge since - after having marched to the place called Two Rivers, we were after several march- es back to West Point for Winter quarters during this period of my service I saw Major Br - -de hung - I was in no engagement during my service at this time -
And I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pen- sion or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or if any only on that of the agency of the State of Massachusetts - I am and subscribe, the day is Zenas Goodrich your obedient servant in open court Horace Lathrop. Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier as he states -
D Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otsego now sitting do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origin- al proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Zenas Goodrich for a pension - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21st day of October in the year 1832 -

State of New York & Otsego County ss
On this fifteenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otsego now sitting Henry Garrison a resident of the town of Otsego in the County of the Otsego and State of New York aged Sixty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1872 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated -
I entered the militia in the State of Connecticut Massachusetts County of Berkshire and town of Dalton, in the year 1849 as a volunteer, I think in the latter part of July in that year, under Capt Samuel Garrison of the town of Lenox in county of Berkshire. my Sergeant's name was Rufus Cady. the my Col was Joseph Pierce, the other officers I do not recollect. My Company marched from Lenox for New Haven which they recently been plundered by Gen Taylor - Lenox is distant from New Haven about one hundred & fifty miles. we marched direct ly to New Haven where we remained about four weeks the time I here volunteered, but, we were absent from Lenox more than six weeks. There were at New Haven at this time other militia companies but I do not recollect the names of the officers, after I have served my time out I was discharged verbally & returned to Lenox Dalton -
I was again in the militia in the year I think of 1851 or 1852. at this time I was drafted for two weeks to go to a place called Still water in the State of New York. I received when drafted in the town of Dalton State of Massachusetts. my Capt's name was Joel Stearns of the town of Pittsfield in State of Massachusetts and also I was under Lieutenant I do not recollect

the names of my other officers. There was but three or four companies and I do not recollect of any Col or Major. My Company marched from Pittsfield up towards Albany & from thence to Hillsdale - where I remained the two weeks that I was drafted. I after was volunteered for two weeks longer under Capt. Stevens. I remained about Hillsdale the two weeks that I was volunteered and then was dismissed verbally & returned to Dalton. We were called out to oppose the Indians who were expected from Canada, but they did not make their appearance and we had no engagement. I was drafted I think in the latter part of October in 1778 or 1779 - and was dismissed in the last of Nov. or first of December of the same year. There were no continental troops at Hillsdale nor any officers of higher rank than a Capt or Major. and I further declare that at the time I was drafted we first marched from Dalton under Capt. Rich Fisher, but he left us at Greenbush in New York & we proceeded on under Capt. Stevens. and I further declare that I have no documentary evidence of my services except the affidavit of Walter Walker herunto annexed and who is now living in Dalton in the State of Massachusetts, and who I was unable to procure to attend court. and I do further declare that the said Walter Walker was with me in the service in the year 1779 when I with him went to New Haven but I think he is mistaken in the month of the year that we volunteered. and that the said Walter Walker was in the service with me as he states when at Peterboro but I believe that he is mistaken in the year, and I further declare that there is no other person to whom I am known that can testify as to my services or where not forth. and I further declare that at the time I was called into the service I resided in the town of Dalton County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts. Since the Revolutionary War I have lived in the town of Dalton & in my present place of residence, near Alstead in the State of New Hampshire.

I was born in the town of Weatherfield in the State of Connecticut in the year 1762.
I have a record of my age made by my father and now in my possession.
I was called into the service once by draft for two weeks & volunteered at another time for two weeks & at another for four weeks & never served as a full veteran.
I have stated all of the officers names that served with me in the above declaration that I can now collect. I never received a written discharge for my services in the militia.
And I further declare that I refer to persons who are known to me in my present neighborhood who can testify as to my character for truth and veracity and who can declare as to their belief of my being a revolutionary soldier to - Daniel Knapp & Asahel Packard, Joseph Northrop & John Morse, and
Sworn & subscribed in open court the 15th day of October 1832 Horace Lathrop Clerk
Subscribers. Jeremiah Gove , claimant that I hereby relinquish my claim whatever to a pension either from the State or the Federal Government.
We Daniel Knapp and Asahel Packard residing in the town of Otis and County of Otis hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jeremiah Gove who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolutionary war and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open court Daniel Knapp Asahel Packard Horace Lathrop Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.

And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Daniel Knepp who has signed the foregoing certificate, resident in the town of Otago and that Archibald Richardson who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Otago and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. and the Court do further certify that John Morn the nearest Clergymen to the above named applicant was unable to attend this Court by reason of infirmity.
J. O. Morn } J. D. N. E. Foot }
State of New York, Otago County ss:
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I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otago do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of Theres Guadrich for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this nineteenth day of October in the year 1832.
Horace Lathrop Clerk

State of New York } Columbia County }
On this first day of October 1832 personally appeared before me Ira Ward a justice of the peace of the County aforesaid - Walter Walker a resident of the town of Dalton in the County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and say that he is now thirty three years of age - that he is well acquainted with Denos Goodrich of the town of Otsego in the County of Otsego & State of New York - that he knew the said Denos in the year 1778; that he then resided together with this deponent in the town of Dalton aforesaid
And this deponent further says that in the latter part of October in the year 1778 the militia in the Eastern part of Berkshire County aforesaid were ordered to Stillwater in New York - that on William Brattle was drafted as a private in Captain Joel Stevens' company for two weeks - that this deponent became the substitute for said Brattle and marched under the command of said Captain Stevens to Stillwater where they remained until the expiration of said two weeks - that after their term of service had expired they were informed that the troops were wanted for a still longer period & this deponent volunteered to serve two weeks longer at the expiration of which time he was discharged & returned home about the last of November after an absence of five weeks a more

amere And this deponent further says that Lemuel Goodrich above named was also a private in said company - that he marched with it from Pittsfield to Stillwater where he served until the time of his engagement ended expired - that after the two weeks had elapsed & the company was dismissed & a call made for volunteers, the said Lemuel Goodrich enlisted along with deponent for the further term of two weeks - which further term he served with deponent under the said Captain Stevens & was finally dismissed about the last of November when they returned home with deponent where they arrived after an absence of more than five weeks - And this deponent further says that in the latter of June 1779 while this deponent and the said Lemuel Goodrich both resided in Dalton aforesaid - The militia in the Eastern part of Berkshire County aforesaid were ordered to New Haven to guard it against an attack expected from the enemy - That this deponent went as a militia man under said order in Captain Samuel Goodrich's company of Lenox - that the said company marched to New Haven where they remained four weeks and were then dismissed - that being the time of service for which they were ordered out - that returning the time elapsed in marching to & from New Haven the said company was absent five

weeks or more - They were dismissed in the latter part of July - And this deponent further says that Zenas Goodrich aforesaid was also a private in said Company commanded by Captain Goodrich - That he marched with deponent from Dalton for New Haven - That he served there four weeks & then returned home in company with deponent at the time above mentioned - And further this deponent says not -
Sworn & subscribed to before me this 1 st day of October 1832 "common" intendment - Ira Dand Justice
Walter Walker
State of New York Columbia County
On this first day of October 1832 personally appeared Walter Walker the signer of the foregoing deposition to me known to be a credible person & subscribed to same under oath before me of the truth of the facts contained in said deposition.
Ira Dand Justice
State of New York Columbia County
vs. J. Joseph D Monell, Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Ira Dand Esq before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County - And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the 18 th day of October 1832. J. M. Monell

Mrs 8193
Mary Goodrich Act of 1838.
on Roll 1180. 9 July - 5.224. not. 22. 213. 81. Thoms. 13 -
6.5- adm D.
6m 58x / mi 28.55
Whalen H. Clarke, Hudson New York Agent.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838. Entitled "An act granting half pay pension to certain widows".
State of New York
Columbia County ss. On this 25th day of February A.D. 1843 before me William E. Heath, one of the Justices of the Justices Court of the City of Hudson in the said County (the same being a Court of Record) Mary Goodrich widow of Zenas Goodrich the pensioner named in the annexed pension certificate, who being first duly sworn in according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress aforesaid.
That she is the widow of the said Zenas Goodrich who who was a private in the War of the Revolution and served several terms as she has been informed by him. For his services she refers to his statement on file in the pension office.
That she was married to the said Zenas Goodrich on the 15th day of November 1782, according to the Record here to annexed or the hand writing of the said husband.
That she was married to him after he left the service she did not leave after she married him in the War of the Revolution, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1792 at the town above stated.
That her said husband died

on the 26. th — day of March Eighteen — hundred and forty one — leaving her surviving that she has not intermarried since his death. I own to subscribe before me this 10th day of February 1843. } Wm E Heath Justice
for Mary * Goodrich Frank
I William Heath above named do hereby certify that Mary Goodrich, the above declarant is made by reason of her infirmity to attend before a Court of Record. That the annexed old family record was in his presence cut out of a Book as ancient in its appearance as the record itself. And I have no doubt of its being the Record of said Applicant's late husband.
Wm E Heath Justice

State of New York Columbia County ss I Sarah Holdrige of Hudson in the said County being sworn say I am the daughter of Zenas Goodrich also the forgoing declarant Mary Goodrich Goodrich, My said Father was a pensioner of the United States for his Revolutionary Services, and died on the 26. day of  March Eighteen hundred and forty one leaving my said mother his widow who has not since intermarried.
I have heard my father in his life time say that he had not claimed for all of his time, but that he was entitled to more than he obtained.
Sworn to subscribed before me this 25th of February 1841. by the said Sarah Holdrige who is a credible person & witness.
Sarah Holdrige
Wm B Heath Justice
State of New York Columbia County ss I Edward O'Kelley clerk of the Justice Court of the City of Hudson the same being a court of Record do hereby certify that William E Heath, before whom the foregoing Declaration was made & whose name is subscribed thereto and the foregoing certificate and deposition was on day of the date thereof, one of the Justices of said Justice Court, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and hereby believe his signature thereto

to be in the hand writing of said Justice, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 27th day of February A.D. 1843. E.O. Holley Clerk

to 4 galenas of Ronon 2 8 to half pound of to hacen 0 2 to 2 Quarts of Ronon 0 5
Stock Packer D to 6 galena 3 0 to 2 galenas of Ronon 1 4 to 1 half pound ofacker 0 2
Mixed Stock D to 2 galenas of Ronon 1 4 0 to 2 galenas of Ronon 1 4 0 to 2 Quarts of Ronon 0 6 0

15882
Zenas Goodrich Otsago county New York
16 ob. May 10 th 1833.
P. 391
Horace Lathrop Esq. Viadilla N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Zenas Goodrich  of  Otsego county  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? cont  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Continued In 1780 (cont) 6 As a Gen. Capt Lord, Col. Dederick   Volunteer 1779 militia 1 5 Capt Goodrich, Col. Pierce   Drafted 1780 or 1781 do. 24 Capt Stevens,   Volunteer 14   8 2  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkshire county, Mass.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses and tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not corrected as required 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. E. Bradford. Examining Clerk.

8793. Mar 2 o 1843
Henry July 7. 1838 M rs Goodrich
Memor - 132
Pension Office.
Col. L. Edwards,
Com t . of Pensions, Washington.

Andas on New York,
February 27. th 1843.
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the application of Mary Goodrich widow of Zenas Goodrich Esq.
Mr. Goodrich died 26. th March 1841. receiving a pension at the rate of $26.66 per Annum.
It appears to be thought by the family that Mr. Goodrich was entitled to more than he obtained.
His papers I think were made out in Delaware County in this State. but he is set down in Otsego Co. It is requested that you examine his papers & proofs and see if he was entitled to more. Mr Goodrich was a rugged man. with little
Respectfully yours
Wheeler, H. Clarke,
Hon. Jas. L. Edwards,

4658 Feb 24 1843
May 1843
March 5/43 ny
FREE
Pension Office, Act of 3rd March 1843.
Hon.
J. L. Edwards, Comr. of Pensions, Washington,

Hudson at York July 22. 1843.
Sir,
Enclosed is the declaration of Mr. Mary Goodrich, under act of 3rd March 1843. Will you be pleased to it as soon as convenient.
Respectfully Yours,
Wheeler H. Clarke.
Hon. J. L. Edwards.

am
Mar 18/97
E. T. LAWRENCE, FANCY DRY GOODS, PITTSFIELD, MASS.
Comr Dept of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir. Is there
a record, of service in the Am Revolution of Zenas Goodrich , Enlistment would have been from New York State
Yours Respectfully E T Lawrence
O
21304 W. 1770

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21202
Mary Goodrich Wid. of Zenas Goodrich Priv. Rev. War
Act: March 3 d 1843
Index:—Vol. 1 Page 282
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 27. 1894 History to Mr. E. J. Lawrence Pittsfield - N.Y.

Zenas Goodrich
Payments to be made at N. York by Rev. Mr. M c Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
NY
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 3 Page 57 by E. C. Stiles
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, General Goodrich of New York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 1 day of Aug one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
John B. Stree Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

20076
March 1833
Sept 1834 Has resided in Nandakanon and precious in Otey's -

15 882
Ygnos Goodrich N.Y.
16 86.
Thomas Lathrop Unadilla N.Y.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Zenas Goodrich of Otsego county, New York which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? all answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

FREE
Pension Office
May 22 nd 1863
Ms.
Mary Goodrich Esq.
J. A. C. Davis,
Court of Pensions Washington

Hudson New York May 18 th 1843.
Sir.
I enclose you the deposition of Zenas Goodrich to be used in the case of Mary Goodrich widow of Zenas Goodrich the Father of said deponent. The Family Record I sent in this case I thought would be satisfactory.
I remember that it was not very distinct and that the ink was pale & that it was difficult to read it, but I examined it held in different ways to the light and made it out very well.
If you take the same way, you will be enabled to read it.
In extreme age I supposed was one of its chief merits, as I supposed an old record was better than a new one.
The births of some of the children was found upon it and among those I think you will find the deponent Zenas & the others he mentions.
He states his own age as 57 last September, born Sept 1791, and he testifies there were three children older than himself.
I presume with this additional testimony and by recurring to the old record heretofore sent you will be satisfied.
Mr. Goodrich has been to Mass. to find further proof of the Marriage but was unsuccessful. The amount to be rec d is so small that it is hardly worth making further effort. We hope therefore that you will feel yourself justified in concluding the evidence sent you as satisfactory.
Respectfully truly yours,
Whitelaw H. Clarke, Hudson N.Y.
Genl. S. L. Edwards

7391 New York
Reps 10
July
Heidi (Simone) aka H. H. Clarke
Mary Goodrich widow of Zenas Goodrich who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 26th March, 1841 - of Columbia in the State of N. Yk - who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lord _____ of the Regt commanded by Col D. D. D. _____ in the Massachus - line for 60 - 45 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of 20 - Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th: - day of July 1840 - and sent to W. H. Clark Hudson, N. Yk -
Whole amount due . . . . . $102.75-
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. H. Clarke Clerk,
Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 80

8793. Viano Ranch N.Y.
let to W. H. Clarke Nov 29/43
at 7. July 38.

4658
Mary Goodrich
Act of 3 rd March 1843.
$20:55 per ann
Wheeler, H. Clarke, Hudson at Yorks Agent.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have pensions under act of 7 th July 1838.
State of New York
Columbia County } ss. On this 18 th day of July 1843.
Before the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for the said County personally appeared Mary Goodrich a resident of the town of New Lebanon in said County, aged seventy-eight years of age being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Zenas Goodrich who was a private in the war of the Revolution that she obtained a pension of $20.53 per annum for the Revolutionary services of said husband, and her pension certificate is dated July 8 th 1843.
That she has not intermarried but continues the widow of said Zenas Goodrich. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 18 th day of July 1843. Mary Goodrich mark My Hand Justice of the Peace
Witnessed by Sally McHollridge State of New York
Columbia County } ss. My Hand, the justice above named
do certify that Mary Goodrich who made the foregoing Declaration before me was known to me to be the same person therein described & who obtained a pension under act of 7 th July 1838. All which I certify this 18 th December 1843. My Hand Justice of the Peace

State of New York Columbia County ss. I Jehoiakim A Van Kalkenburgh Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Ira Hand, before whom the foregoing declaration was made was on the day of the date thereof One of the Justices of the peace in & for said County.
That I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice & verily believe his signature thereto to be in his hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 22 nd July 1843.
J. W. Van Kalkenburgh Clerk
State of New York Columbia County ss. I Jehoiakim A Van Kalkenburgh Clerk of said County do hereby certify that that Ira Hand before whom the foregoing certificate dated the 18 th Decem- ber instant purports to have been made was on the day of the date thereof a justice of the peace in & for said County. That I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice & verily believe his name thereto subscribed is his hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 30 th December 1843.
J. W. Van Kalkenburgh Clerk